How Do You Be Prepared When The Power Fails?
As the storms rage in the East, it is important to remember that power outages happen everywhere. Sometimes it is a storm, other times a squirrel or a vehicle hits a pole. The question isn’t if; the question is, how prepared are you to deal with it? There is no reason for anyone to taken by surprise. Follow the steps below and, next time the power goes out, you’ll have everything you need to be comfortable right at your fingertips. Step 1 Buy sterno or canned heat stoves. In the event of a power outage, your regular appliances may not work. Both can be safely used indoors to cook food. Avoid using any type of grill in the house as they can cause death. It isn’t worth the chance, even with the window open. If the weather is turning bad and you suspect you may lose power, heat soups and hot drinks and use a thermos to keep them warm. Step 2 Stock every room with a flashlight. If the lights go out at night, you’ll know right where it is and then you can use it to find everything else. Hav
